smearing

We have found lemma(root) word of smearing : smear.

Definitions


[smɪə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance
(e.g: his face was smeared with dirt)

- damage the reputation of (someone) by false accusations; slander
(e.g: someone was trying to smear her by faking letters)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English smierwan (verb), smeoru ‘ointment, grease’, of Germanic origin; related to German schmieren (verb), Schmer (noun)


[smɪə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a mark or streak of a greasy or sticky substance
(e.g: there was an oil smear on his jacket)

- a sample of tissue or other material taken from part of the body, spread thinly on a microscope slide for examination, typically for medical diagnosis
(e.g: the smears were stained for cryptosporidium)

- a false accusation intended to damage someone's reputation
(e.g: the popular press were indulging in unwarranted smears)

- an insecure foothold
(e.g: soon you're eyeballing the top, just one smear away)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English smierwan (verb), smeoru ‘ointment, grease’, of Germanic origin; related to German schmieren (verb), Schmer (noun)




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